EC-Council CCISO

Exam cost

$999 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

150 multiple-choice questions, 2.5 hours, passing score 60%-85%

Prerequisites

To take the CCISO exam without participating in the training course, candidates must provide proof of 5 years of experience in three of the CCISO domains. Candidates who participate in the EC-Council training program must show 5 years of experience in three of the CCISO domains to take the exam. Associate CCISO Program: Candidates who do not have 5 years of experience in three of the CCISO domains but have 2 years of experience in at least 1 domain (or who currently hold either the CISSP, CISM or CISA certifications) are qualified for the Associate CCISO program. Alternatively, an academic student enrolled within an EC-Council Academia Partner, having completed a minimum of 30 post-secondary credit hours taken a course using the official CCISO Academia Series courseware are qualified for the Associate CCISO program. EISM Alternative Path: The Information Security Manager (EISM) exam is a lighter version of the CCISO exam, testing the fundamentals of information security management. EISM students must attend the same CCISO training that upper-level executives attend before attempting the EISM exam. There are no experience prerequisites for the EISM exam.

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

3-year cycle · 40 CPE/CEU credits per year

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• Information security management principles
• Business acumen
• General technical knowledge
• Strategic security portfolio management
• Financial management proficiency
• Defining, implementing, and managing an information security governance program
• Managing compliance, information security controls, and conducting audits
• Developing and managing enterprise security programs
• Expertise in network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security
• Understanding enterprise architecture and strategic procurement
• Budgeting and cost optimization for cybersecurity
• Presenting cybersecurity strategies aligned with executive priorities

Where this credential fits

MyCyberPath career mappings are planning guidance, not universal employer requirements.

• GRC Director→CISO →
• CISO/Board Advisor →
• Federal CISO →

Recent catalog changes

No recent changes are recorded for this credential.

Sources and verification

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